Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light was illuminated on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated there was a leak in the engine. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
2007 BMW 328XI engine complaints
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At approximately 4:15 pm on 4/18/13 I was driving on a busy roadway at approx 35mph in my 2007 bmw 328xi coupe, 65540 miles. All of a sudden the vehicles indicator light flashed orange for coolant temperature warning. Within 5 sec the indicator flashed red and the engine shut down as I proceeded through an intersection. There was no acceleration and I was left to coast out of the intersection. Luckily the intersection was slightly down hill so I was able to coast to the curb without being t-boned. Apparently this engine shut down is a designed feature in this model bmw (2007 328xi) to save the engine in the case of overheating. While this feature means well it is an extreme safety issue as other bmw customers have reported similar events while traveling on interstates and speeds up to 80mph (see bimmerforums and aboutautomobile). This type of event in certain situations could absolutely lead to loss of property and/or life. The air temp was approx 85f and I had been driving the car for more than a 30min in pre-rush hour traffic before the event. At the time,traffic was not stop and go and I was moving at a fairly consistent 30mph. There was less than 10-15 sec between the first coolant warning flashing orange, proceeding to red, and engine shut down. These were the only indicative warnings of a problem. The oil temperature was around 230f. After letting the car cool for several hours I checked the coolant which was in the normal range. I was then able to drive the car the remaining 1.5 miles to my home. At home, I was able to replicate this overheating shut down event by turning the AC on and revving the engine from 2000 to 3000 RPM at a standstill. After about 5min, once again the indicator panel flashed orange, 5 seconds later red, leading to engine shut down almost immediately. This yet again replicated the short 10 sec warning before complete engine shut down.
Upon trying to start car, control message came on said steering wheel locked, engine will not start. Turn wheel to start engine. This did not work, many tries!. Car is not running. In checking the internet, for a solution, I find many with the same complaint for the same model & even year bmw. Something sounds fishy. There was just a recall on the 3 series for some short involving fuse box to back of car written up in my local newspaper. Bmw said my car is not involved. Could these two issues be related? I have maintained my car per recommended schedule! Bmw of north america said the wheel lock problem is not warranteed nor is it a recall issue. Sounds like too many people having this same problem for this not to be a defect that should be fixed by bmw at no charge to the customer. Please investigate and advise!
I was driving on highway georgia 400, which is one of the most traveled highway's in atlanta, georgia. Cars frequently travel 20-30 MPH above the speed limit and if you do not go at least 75 MPH, then you are obstructing the flow of traffic. My 2007 bmw 328xi sedan was traveling at about 80 MPH until an orange engine overheat light came on, then quickly turned red. Immediately the safety mechanism kicked in which restricts my speed and I could no longer accelerate. I was in the fast left lane and tried to pull over on the left hand shoulder but there is not enough space. I was trying to accelerate to at least pull over to the right hand lane, but could not. Luckily the flow of traffic was not it's usual busy nature and cars behind me were honking as I kept trying to get over to the right shoulder (as cars were traveling high speeds). The engine noise was getting louder and louder. I limped over to the right hand shoulder and shut off the engine as it sounded like it would explode. I could smell smoke as well. The water pump ended up quitting on me, causing the engine overheat. However, no warning at all and no indication that allowed me to take pre-caution before I traveled in my car. This is simply outrageous and a design flaw. This is an extreme safety issue. Your engine suddenly quitting on you, with no warning on a major highway system? Cars in every lane traveling at least 75 MPH or greater while you are quickly reducing in speed trying to pull over? On top of that, there is no reading in my car for engine temperature. Bmw needs to fix this or someone will die because of it. Many may get lucky they are on a side road or in a safe location when their water pump goes out. However, many are on the highway when this happens! Three people worked on my car the last month and all say no way to determine when your water pump will blow. No excuses for this!
Vehicle displays moderate overheat warning and within minutes displays high temperature overheat warning and goes into failsafe mode which make the car come to a halt. This could cause a dangerous situation in a busy highway. Problem was identified as failed water pump.
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